Chapter 8 - New Hobbies

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"No Jasper! That's my final answer. It'll ruin our hair!" Alice shouted to Jasper, who was pouting like a five year old to her right in the passenger seat. He wanted to drive with the top down, but Alice was totally right-no way in hell was I about to let my hair get ruined.

I watched Al reach over and take his hand while blowing him a quick kiss. That was all it took; he was putty in her hands.

"Ya know, it's pretty shitty that we have to drive an hour and a half to go out...fucking small town living" Edward said, running his hand through his hair. He was clearly a bit annoyed.

"Oh calm you tits, we're almost there and it's Bella's birthday!" Alice scolded him through her rearview mirror.

"Yeah E, it's my birthday" I said in a pouty voice and my lip stuck out. He chuckled and mouthed "sorry" before he reached for my hand. I shot him a smile back because I hadn't meant to make him feel bad in the slightest. I was just being an attention whore because it was my birthday and I could.

Yeah, I said it...sue me!

"Hey E, you gonna spark up that blunt, or what?" Jasper asked while looking at Edward through the rearview.

"Definitely" E said, as he pulled it from behind his ear.

This didn't bother me in the slightest; it never had. I didn't know if it was the fact that everyone I knew did it, that it wasn't illegal everywhere, or just that I happened to be fond of it myself. Whatever the reason, pot...herb...weed or whatever you chose to call it was not on my "no-no" list.

I watched as Edward put the blunt on his lips and puffed in the magic substance. I had seen him do that many times before, but had never realized just how hot he looked doing it.

Smokin' hot...literally. Have I been living under a rock?!

E passed it to me, I hit it and licked my lips, "Mmmm, strawberry...my favorite!" I said. I passed it to Alice and then she to Jasper.

"Jas, it's puff, puff pass bro! Not puff, puff, puff..." he continued and we all burst into laughter.

The rest of the car ride was filled with giggling and loud singing. It always amazed me how Al could drive with insanity going on behind her, but she did.

We finally arrived at our destination and were next in line to enter.

Thank God

I handed my ID to the bouncer. He looked at it, then me and said "Happy birthday little lady" as he returned it to my hands.

"Thank you!" I said, with a giant goofy grin and a slight hop.

I was walking ahead of Edward, his hand on the small of my back guiding me through the bodies. His lips were suddenly at my ear, "Dammit Bella, must you attract the attention of males everywhere you go?" he jokingly asked.

I turned to face him. "Well, that just means that you have something they want" I said a little cocky, while looking up at him from under my lashes.

He smiled a genuine smile and pulled me closer to him. "That, I already know my love" he said, before giving me a quick, hard kiss.

We found a little open spot on the dance floor and claimed it. Mostly Jasper and Edward leaned against the wall while Alice and I danced on or around them.

Boys have it so easy when it comes to club dancing-stand there while a girl rubs and shakes on you...real hard they have it.

We were mid wobble when I noticed Jake, Angela, and Seth heading our way. I was happy they were able to come out to join us.

"Hey Ang!" I shouted while simultaneously waving high above my head. She smiled, waved back, and ran over to me and gave me a warm hug. Even though I wasn't nearly as close to her as I was to Alice, I still really liked her. She was always happy, caring, and sweet.

"Happy birthday again, Bella!" she said, still embracing me.

"Thanks! I'm glad you guys made it out" I said, as I stepped back away from her.

"Bells!" Jake was grinning ear to ear and I couldn't have been happier that he was here. For a while, I didn't expect to spend anymore birthdays with him.

Jake swooped me up in a giant hug, lifting my feet off the ground and we both laughed. I couldn't help noticing the look on E's face though; not angry...but pained? I knew that even though he was trying his best to be cool with Jake for me, it still wasn't something he was completely comfortable with.

As soon as Jake put my feet back on the floor, Edward's hand linked with mine. I leaned to him and gave him a quick, reassuring peck. He really had nothing to worry about.

The seven of us danced in our little corner of the club like we owned it! We hardly even acknowledged anyone else in the building...it was just us.

After about two and a half hours of dancing, we were sweaty, tired, and my feet were screaming! We unanimously decided we were ready to hit the road for the long drive back. After saying our goodbyes, we headed out.

I was staying with Alice tonight, but shot dad a text to let him know we were headed home. I didn't doubt that he would send out a search party if he didn't hear from me.

Jasper drove on the way back. Alice agreed to let him since she still wasn't willing to budge on putting the top down. We were all quiet the ride back, just soft music played on the radio. I laid my head in Edward's lap and closed my eyes as he ran his hands through my hair. Suddenly, the music got a tad bit louder and I heard Jasper say "Great song" to nobody in particular. I listened for a moment; it was "Ho Hey" by The Lumineers. I noticed Edward singing along.

And boy could he sing.

The last thing I remembered before dozing off, were the words to the chorus coming from Edwards lips as he sang them to me...

I felt myself being gently shook and heard soft words in my ear. "Bella, baby...wake up" I slowly opened my eyes to Edward's gorgeous face. I sat up slowly and realized we were in Alice's driveway.

"This is starting to become a new hobby for you, E, waking up your sleeping girlfriend" I said, remembering our last movie night.

Edward helped me out of the car and once we were face to face he smiled and said "I love my new hobby".

Why is this boy so damn adorable, and how did I get him?!

That night, I dreamt of being with Edward forever.

What was happening to me?!

A/N: Oh these little love birds! *sigh* Now I realize that there may be somewhere closer (or farther) than an hour and a half from Forks to have a good time, but I've never been, so that seemed appropriate enough. Sorry if I offended anyone who lives there! Not the intention at all.